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M985 TAW

2004 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,584 mi
Last recorded121,584 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 TAW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,584 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 121,489 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,649 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs scored

oil around engine

various corrosion spots showing under vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front brake discs scored

oil around engine

oil level high

various corrosion spots showing under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,630 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED AND CONDENSATED ON INSIDE.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW AND DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED AND CONDENSATED ON INSIDE.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW AND DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS FADED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW,CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS FADED (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CORRODED, BLOWING IN 3 PLACES (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS FADED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW,CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS FADED (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 116,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre Cracked And Perrished In Tread Area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 116,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre Cracked And Perrished In Tread Area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 116,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Dampness on steering rack offside & nearside.

Grinding noise from rear brakes, recommend investigation.

Nearside rear tyre worn, signs of cracking in tread.

Offside rear tyre worn, on legal limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Oil leak

Passenger rear seat belt buckle, cover insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 113,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 112,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 109,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 10,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2012 10,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 103,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 103,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 101,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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M985 TAW is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M985 TAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M985 TAW is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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